It's make or break time! United considering final £36m bid to land Barca star Fabregas

Manchester United are considering a final make-or-break £36million bid to land Barcelona midfielder Cesc Fabregas.

But sources close to Fabregas say he will stay at the Nou Camp if he receives assurances that his new manager Gerardo Martino wants him.

Fabregas begins pre-season training tomorrow and will hold immediate talks with Martino. United’s desperation to make a first marquee signing for David Moyes will see them make a third and final offer of £36m if they are given any encouragement by Fabregas. Earlier bids of £26m and £30m have already been rejected.

Talks: Cesc Fabregas will stay at Barcelona if he receives assurances that he is wanted by new boss Gerardo Martino

Make or break: Manchester United boss David Moyes will test Barcelona's resolve with a £36m bid for Fabregas

Moyes sees Fabregas as the ideal player to fit into United’s midfield and does not want to give up on him if there is any hope of a deal. United are also returning for Everton left-back Leighton Baines, despite initially deciding not to offer beyond £12m.

Marouane Fellaini, also of Everton, remains a Plan B if they fail to sign Fabregas with a £23m buy-out clause in force until August 14.

Moyes and United’s new chief executive Ed Woodward are under increasing pressure to make a big signing.

Plan B: Everton pair Marouane Fellaini (right) and Leighton Baines (left) may link up with former boss Moyes at Old Trafford